Robin Hood invades CWCHS

Robin Hood and his Merry Men will be wandering through town this weekend. Students from Carmi-White County High School will present, "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" at the auditorium at CWCHS. Three shows will be featured with a 7:30 p.m. show set for Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 followed by a matinee at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

Robin Hood and his Merry Men will be wandering through town this weekend. Students from Carmi-White County High School will present, "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" at the auditorium at CWCHS. Three shows will be featured with a 7:30 p.m. show set for Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 followed by a matinee at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

The cast and crew from the drama department have been making their rounds to area schools, nursing homes and businesses the past week to help promote the play. Director Sherry Passmore noted the group usually does a musical, but the students requested a play this year. She wanted to utilize a script with some humor, and decided on "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood," which is a mix of Mel Brooks and Monty Python humor.

Lizzie Cribbs narrates the play while Shane Trail, a sophomore, plays the lead, Robin Hood. Eric Arnold steps in to fulfill the role as Prince John while John Lamp portrays the not-so-honorable Sheriff of Nottingham. Jessica Bovenkerk was cast as Maid Marion. Robin Hood is backed up by several Merry Men, played by Alli Haley, Hailey Winkleman, Luke Allen and River "Levi" Jordan. Michael Trail plays Friar Tuck and Tangela Grant has the role of Lady in Waiting.

Codi Cross has several roles to fulfill during the play, including guard, rich man and Voice of King Richard. He is joined on stage by the poor lady, played by Jordan Jones.

The cast of 20 is joined by a large group of students behind the scenes that are in charge of everything from props to lighting to costumes. Kelli Newman serves as the student director for the play. The stage manager is Taylor Evans while the technical manager is Spencer Coe. The sound and stage crew includes Hannah Templeton, Payton Tibbs, Bailey Chapman, Joshua Pierce and Kassidy Knight. Kristian Newman oversees the lights for the play while Quinton Browning serves as the technical assistant. Micah Sheraden is over the makeup and assists the crew while the house players are Cassie Mick, Shiann Bidabe and Brianna Aud.